Explore the Family Name Tonnesen
The meaning of Tonnesen
Norwegian and Danish (Tønnesen); North German (Tönnesen): variant of Tønnessen, Tönnessen (see Tonnessen). The surname Tönnesen is also found in the Netherlands. Compare Tenneson. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Lars, Thor, Thoralf, Torleif.
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How common is the last name Tonnesen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Tonnesen saw a slight shift in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname Tonnesen slipped from 43,290 in 2000 to 43,369 in 2010, representing a minor decrease of 0.18%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.96% during the same period, going up from 470 in 2000 to 498 in 2010. There was no change in the proportion per 100k population, remaining steady at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,290 | #43,369 | -0.18% |
| Count | 470 | 498 | 5.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tonnesen
In terms of ethnicity, the Tonnesen surname exhibited interesting shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as "White," though there was a small decrease in this group from 97.23% in 2000 to 95.78% in 2010. The ethnicity identified as "Hispanic" saw the most significant increase, jumping by 75.17% from 1.49% in 2000 to 2.61% in 2010. Those identifying with "Two or more races" also rose slightly from 1.06% to 1.20%. No individuals with the Tonnesen surname identified as "Asian/Pacific Islander," "Black," or "American Indian and Alaskan Native" in either year. With some fluctuations, the distinct identities within the Tonnesen surname exhibit the rich tapestry of America's demographic landscape.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.23% | 95.78% | -1.49% |
| Hispanic | 1.49% | 2.61% | 75.17% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 1.2% | 13.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |